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Complications, Volume 3, Issue 1

2026 March - 7 articles

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Articles (7)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,048 Views
13 Pages

Does Incision Type Impact Culture Positivity in Implant-Based Reconstruction Complications for Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Prophylaxis?

  • Kyuseok Im,
  • Steven Yoshinaga,
  • Yilan Jiangliu,
  • Michael W. Chu,
  • Antoine L. Carre and
  • Anna M. Leung

Background: Implant-based reconstruction (IBR) is the most common method of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Prior studies have demonstrated that complications rates vary with incision type. We evaluated whether incision type affected culture...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons: 2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,947 Views
12 Pages

Background: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR) remains one of the most technically demanding procedures in knee ligament surgery, with complication rates considerably higher than those observed for other arthroscopic procedures. Residu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,165 Views
16 Pages

The Impact of Radiotherapy Timing on Postoperative Outcomes in Chordoma Patients—A TriNetX Study

  • Kamal Shaik,
  • Spencer T. Rasmussen,
  • Mohammad Chowdhury,
  • Clayton Rawson,
  • Rudy Rahme and
  • Michael Karsy

Introduction: Chordomas are rare, locally aggressive tumors of the spine and skull base typically managed with maximal surgical resection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. Although postoperative radiotherapy improves local control, the optimal inter...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons: 2nd Edition)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,562 Views
13 Pages

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in frail older adults is increasingly recognized as a sentinel event, with mortality often driven by medical complications rather than neurosurgical factors. We report a failure-to-rescue case in which rapid postopera...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,442 Views
14 Pages

Anesthesia Management in Carotid Paraganglioma Surgery: How to Address the Complexities and Ensure Safety

  • Marco Franchin,
  • Luca Guzzetti,
  • Matteo Tozzi,
  • Martina Baiardo Redaelli,
  • Maria Cristina Cervarolo,
  • Noemi Graziano,
  • Gabriele Piffaretti,
  • Luca Cabrini,
  • Alessandro Bacuzzi and
  • Mario D’Oria

Carotid paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that, despite being typically benign, present significant surgical and anesthetic challenges. This manuscript outlines the anesthetic management for surgical resection, highlighting preoperative a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons: 2nd Edition)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1,316 Views
9 Pages

Managing Gallstone Ileus and Surgical Considerations in Resource-Limited Settings: A Case Series from the Amazon Jungle

  • Santiago Andrés Suárez-Gómez,
  • Valentina Velasco-Muñoz,
  • Nicolás Escobar,
  • Fernando Escobar Castañeda and
  • Oscar Guevara

Gallstone ileus is a rare but serious complication of gallstone disease, often requiring surgical intervention. While enterolithotomy remains the standard treatment, the role of additional biliary surgery, particularly subtotal cholecystectomy, remai...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons)
  • Review
  • Open Access
1,523 Views
11 Pages

Ureteral and Vascular Events During Robotic Post-Chemotherapy Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection: Technical Insights and Management Considerations

  • Manuel Saavedra Centeno,
  • Eduardo Albers Acosta,
  • Clara Velasco Balanza,
  • Lira Pelari Mici,
  • Carlos Márquez Güemez,
  • Marta Pérez Pérez,
  • Ana Sánchez Ramírez and
  • Luis Alberto San José Manso

Robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) represents an evolution in the surgical management of testicular germ cell tumors, offering reduced morbidity compared with open approaches. However, this procedure remains technically challengi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications: Perspectives from Surgeons: 2nd Edition)
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